Executive Vice President
Dr. Noam Weissman is the Executive Vice President at ConnectED, where he leads our educational vision and philosophy, focusing on developing meaningful content and resources for students and educators. Additionally, Noam oversees a number of other educational initiatives including Unpacked for Educators, which is utilized by over 11,000 educators worldwide to explore topics such as Jewish history, Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. As host of the popular podcast, Unpacking Israeli History, Noam facilitates discussions on Israel, antisemitism, and Judaism for a broad audience. Noam is member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and a Civil Society Fellow, he holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California, is a former principal of Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles and served the scholar in residence at Horace Mann in New York City for the 2023-2024 school year.
Vice President, ConnectED
Avi Posen is the VP of ConnectED, where he oversees curriculum development, content creation, and manages our team of speakers and educators. Over the past five years, Avi has led and developed Unpacked for Educators, a curriculum platform and community with over 11,000 users. A creative and forward-thinking educator, Avi has designed and led numerous impactful educational programs throughout his career. He brings a wealth of expertise as a former classroom teacher, campus educator, and camp director. Avi has trained educators and spoken to audiences worldwide on topics such as Jewish history, Israel, and antisemitism. He holds a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University and has been published in various educational journals along with Ynet and The Times of Israel.
Program Director
Sara Himeles is the Program Director of ConnectED, where she drives the program’s growth and leads its successful execution, including content development, school partnerships, and stakeholder collaboration. With a strong background in content creation and strategic communications, Sara previously served as the editor-in-chief of the Unpacked website, developing content for Gen Z audiences. Her earlier experience includes working in the chief of staff’s office of former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, creating digital content for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, and managing communications at a tech company in the Bay Area. Sara holds a BA in communications and public service from the University of Pennsylvania and is an alum of Fieldston School in New York City.
Senior Educator
Yoni Romick is the Senior Educator at ConnectED, leading student sessions and professional development for both private and public independent schools. Yoni has been instrumental in designing interdisciplinary curricula and spearheading educational initiatives for schools and organizations across the country. He is committed to lifelong learning and is dedicated to cultivating curiosity, creating inclusive learning environments, and integrating meaningful content into the education landscape.
Senior Educator
Kelly Fives is a passionate and creative educator. She spent nine years as an upper school English teacher at The Churchill School and four years as a learning specialist and English teacher at Dwight New York. Kelly specializes in curriculum design and Holocaust and genocide education, and has participated in several prestigious professional development programs, including the Spector Warren Fellowship (2011), the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance Teachers Program (2016), Defiant Requiem (2024), and most recently, the Sousa Mendes Foundation’s Educator Institute (2025). Through her work, Kelly empowers students to forge meaningful connections with historical narratives, develop empathy, and embrace intellectual risk-taking. She holds a B.A. and M.S. from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Holocaust education at Yeshiva University.
Senior Educator
Becca Kalamaro is a passionate educator with 6 years of experience facilitating and developing Holocaust and Israel Studies curricula at TvT Community Day School. Before that, she spent several years in Los Angeles working in a variety of educational settings, including experiential education, day schools, and supplemental learning initiatives. Her students and colleagues know her for fostering thoughtful conversations, encouraging nuance, and creating engaging learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Becca holds a B.S. in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona and an M.A.Ed. from American Jewish University. She is passionate about inspiring curiosity and a love of lifelong learning through her teaching, curriculum design, and presentations.
Program and Partnerships Manager
Megan Nevels is the Program and Partnerships Manager at ConnectED, where she manages relationships with partner schools, and supports the implementation of impactful programming for students, educators, and school leaders. In her prior role at ADL, Megan supported K-12 schools through incident response, anti-bias and antisemitism programs, and education summits. Her earlier experience includes designing year-long professional development programs for educators at the Skirball Cultural Center, and leading theater initiatives in juvenile justice facilities, youth reentry programs, and under-resourced schools in severely underserved communities. Megan holds a B.A. in Theater Performance from Pitzer College and an M.F.A in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from the University of Texas at Austin.
Project Manager
Sydney Levine serves as the Project Manager at ConnectED, where she manages program logistics while also supporting content creation and educational resource development. With over five years of experience in education and program management, Sydney has worked with students and young adults in a variety of immersive and experiential learning settings. Her background includes developing curricula, coordinating large-scale programs, and fostering meaningful educational experiences. She is passionate about creating accessible, engaging content that helps educators navigate complex topics. Sydney holds a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from Hebrew University.
